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Montreal police investigate stabbing in city’s north end

Questions are being raised about the need for a new police initiative. Montreal police quietly announced the creation of a new specialized unit to tackle violent crimes on Tuesday. But some wonder how effective this new team will be and are once again calling for more prevention at the community level to fight ongoing gun violence. Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press

A 19-year-old man is in hospital Tuesday afternoon after he was found with stab wounds to his upper body in Montreal North.

Montreal police say several calls were placed to 911 around 2 p.m. about an altercation at the intersection of Léger and Rolland boulevards.

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“The victim fled and went to hide in a convenience store not far from the intersection,” police said.

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The man was taken to hospital and is in stable condition.

Investigators remained at the scene in a bid to uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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